Bill · S. 4766· Senate(119-S-4766)
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications.
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing. The program, led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, will test the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of these materials. It aims to determine if these feedstocks can improve handling safety, process stability, and supply chain resilience compared to traditional methods. The initiative will also analyze logistics impacts, such as throughput and waste, and develop new test and evaluation methods. Additionally, the program will assess how these materials fit into munitions modernization efforts and identify barriers to adoption. The pilot program must terminate within two years of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The bill establishes a pilot program for research and development into additive manufacturing of energetic feedstocks.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill involves cleared-industry channels for manufacturing parameters and standards development.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The bill seeks to modernize munitions manufacturing through additive manufacturing processes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety Standards: The program aims to determine if printable energetic feedstocks can improve handling safety and process stability compared to traditional methods (Section 1(b)(1)). Additionally, the Secretary is required to conduct a comparative safety assessment regarding hazards and risks associated with storage, transport, and handling (Section 1(d)).
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Supply Chain and Logistics Benefits: The pilot program seeks to improve supply chain resilience (Section 1(b)(1)) and analyze the effects of these feedstocks on logistics, including throughput and material availability (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Modernization of Defense Capabilities: The bill directs the assessment of how these feedstocks apply to existing or planned munition and energetics modernization efforts (Section 1(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Security and Diversion Risks: The bill acknowledges the need for counter-diversion safeguards, inventory accountability, and chain-of-custody controls to manage the risks associated with these materials (Section 1(e)(2)).
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Information Control Restrictions: The bill states that the dissemination of restricted manufacturing parameters cannot be authorized outside of approved Government and cleared-industry channels (Section 1(e)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 6/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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